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    waterfall
    /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/

    noun

    • 1. a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline.

    adjective

    • 1. relating to or denoting a method of project management that is characterized by sequential stages and a fixed plan of work: "each phase of a waterfall project must be complete prior to moving to the next phase"

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  2. 4 days ago · Waterfalls, sometimes called cataracts, arise from an abrupt steepening of a river channel that causes the flow of water to drop vertically, or nearly so. Waterfalls of small height and lesser steepness are called cascades; the term is often applied to a series of small falls along a river.

  3. 3 days ago · Waterfall model. The waterfall model is a breakdown of development activities into linear equential phases, meaning they are passed down onto each other, where each phase depends on the deliverables of the previous one and corresponds to a specialization of tasks. [1]

  4. Jul 1, 2024 · Considered on a global basis, waterfalls tend to occur in three principal kinds of areas: (1) along the margins of high plateaus or the great fractures that dissect them; (2) along fall lines, which mark a zone between resistant crystalline rocks of continental interiors and weaker sedimentary formations of coastal regions; and (3) in high mount...

  5. Jul 12, 2024 · The waterfall model is a software development model used in the context of large, complex projects, typically in the field of information technology. It is characterized by a structured, sequential approach to project management and software development.

  6. Jul 5, 2024 · Waterfall project management is a linear project management methodology that moves through distinct phases of work. The next phase of work is dependent on the previous phase, so only one project phase can be worked on at a time. The project plan in a waterfall project is mapped out in great detail, with milestones along the way.

  7. 1 day ago · Niagara Falls, waterfall on the Niagara River in northeastern North America, one of the continent’s most famous spectacles. The falls lie on the border between Ontario, Canada, and the U.S. state of New York.

  8. Jul 16, 2024 · Waterfall's longer, more linear timeline can slow delivery and make it harder for businesses to pivot or capture new opportunities. How Do Waterfall and Agile Compare? Waterfall and Agile are two fundamental methodologies in software development, each with a distinct project management approach.

  9. Jul 1, 2024 · Definition and phases. Indeed Editorial Team. Updated 1 July 2024. Software development and project management is a demanding and time-consuming process. Most times, it involves an interplay of human and non-human resources that are uncontrollable.

  10. Jul 1, 2024 · Studying the waterfall model can help you discover how to organise your project clearly and linearly. In this article, we define what the waterfall model is, review the waterfall model's pros and cons, discuss the phases in this model and analyse when project teams can use the waterfall model.

  11. Jul 8, 2024 · Waterfall project management is a linear methodology that requires a project to be completed in sequential steps. At the beginning of the project, you create a detailed waterfall project plan that includes requirements and expectations, among other aspects.